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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-12

tho o,uchte, wns III, and no one could make the
snn,,a, ,,,s,, IN 1,b,Ii,co,bc hut the inflrm old
sa,ier AStcr much pcrsuasion. he was induced
to mndert,,,c tho Journey. The old horse was
iod o,,, a,d be xas bn,ned into the saddle TO
,vh,c, y rn,, ~ u,,nsev T" constituting the wealth
NJ Tho sa,n,,v yns attached.
Tho IA ,an,s i,,por,nce and ine experiencc filled
him ,vi,h aI,rp and bis uispivinps ipcrcnscd
wifi cvcr,, s,en nj tbc bor.c Al last nc burst
forth In ,,s,,,or. ~ lord show me n man tha,
viii l,oai win n man as with a child" He re.
ocntod thia ,v,,h urent frcouencv and earnest.
neaa ,yi hn c,,,e In Wow of the town. To the
1rst ncrson no mot nm tho street he said, "Can
vou show mo a man ,ha. will deal with n man ma
with n cb,,d,r ,yoa " snid tho pcrson whom
be had oddrossod ..go 10 James McClinticl, /"
After notient inquiry he mndc his way to the
storc and ,rns mot ot tho edge OF the sitewall,
hv tho nroprjc,or ,.Aro Won James McC,liuticl,Y"
said no sand viii vo,, deaI with n man ns with
n child,. "Ob voc - ,voa tho nnswer and tho
aid man VIVA ho,ned ,,to tho store and pivcn n
sunr,v n, drv oonda AND ,roccrics 40 much larger
than Ie had cxncc,ed that he oaye thanks tn
r,oa that ho bnd f,und a man who wonld deai
with n man ,a n chvd
.Iudoe McCi,ntic,, uos born on tho o,,h NJ
October. 17s5, nj Sbipnensburp. Pa. He was Of
scotch. irish dcscent and IN h,s mo,ber,s side
related IN tho cmincnt mr. Hugh Williamson.
who was one Of the we'll known patriotic NJ.
crnrv men NJ ,h,s continent during the wnr of
the revoIution and tho founder of the Govern.
ment
Tn iso, Judyc NscC,,,n.,ck moved to (,hi,,cotbc.
where no so6n engaged in the mercantile busi.
meas In 1sii ho vas ,nar,.,ed at tho home n,
General Samue, Tin,cv. in Chi,icotbc IN Miss
Charity rrimh,e who belon oed IN tho noted Ken.
tucl,v Sam,iy n, that rame C,reoY nor brothers
wns m Cencrni Uorr,son's star, during the war
Of tsia nnd was aftcrwnrds n distinuuisbcd
member of Congress- Another brother was
Gencrnl Issac Trimh,e NJ MorvIand n Confcd.
ern,e soldier during the war Of tho rcbcIion.
! Tbcrc oncc stood on the northeast corner nj
paint and second strceta In tho c,tv of Cyh,,,,.
rothc the Mofeira Hotei n bui,d,nc rich In hIs.
toricai nssocia,ions rbc ORIGINAL buiidinv. i'm.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-12
THE FRANCS TIREURS.
Bands OF Guerillas Who Flouriahed DurIn:
the Franco-German War.

Bands OF Guerillas Who Flourialhed DurIn:
the Franco-German War.
Between Laon and. Rheims. passed
through Chalons and Epernay, at which
places l saw, for the first time, the
Francs Tireurs, or free-shooters, corps
to which must devote IL few lines by
way of description. The corps was, in
the most comprehensive possible mean
ing of the word, irregular The men
who composed it were not only irregular
in every thing they did, but appeared to
glory in their irregularity. They seemed
to have very few officers, and the few
they had were seldom, if ever, to be seen
on duty with the men. The latter had
evidently souls above obedience, for they
did very much what they liked, and in
the manner they liked. They evidently
hated the regular army, and the latter
returned the compliment with interest.
When at Epernay witnessed skirmish
between Il battalion of regular infantry
and u small party of German Uhlans,
who were evidently feeling their way,
and trying to find out what was the
strength of the French troops there.
The officer commanding the French out
post behaved with great Judgment, try
ing by retiring his men to draw on the
Uhlans, and find out their numbers. He
had almost succeeded in enticing the
enemy to advance, and had managed to
hide the strength of his detachment,
when all at once II body of Francs
Tireurs came up, and without waiting, or
even asking for orders, they began ut
once to blaze away ut the Germans,
causing the latter to retreat. The of.
ticer commanding was very angry, and
sent orders to the irregulars that they
were to cease firing forthwith; but they
took no notice of what was said, many
of them declaring in loud voice that
the regulars were playing the game OF
the enemy, and did not want any of the
latter to be defeated or killed. When
an attempt was made to find ont who
was in command of the Francs Tircurs
no such person could be found, and on
an order being given that the command
ing officer would cause an official in
quiry to be made into the conduct of tho
irregulars the whole corps, not less than
five hundred strong, vanished and dis
persed, so that they could no more be
found.-AN The Year Round.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-12
PIONEERS OF OHIO.
Interesting Sketches Of Prominent
Old Settlers.
Mary Meadow. Senator James Ross, Dr.
WIN. wnd,ile, Judge McCllnticis, md
Otiiers-A Famous Hotel.

Before bringing the sketches OF ohos first
Capital to close II will be found profitable to
say something about the distinguished lawyer,
statesman aud patriot for whom Ross County
was named. James Ross OF Pennsylvania was
one OF the strong characters that bore Il useful
ana prominent part in the nrduous and delicate
work OF founding this Government. A Fcder-
alist and friend OF Washington he was
brought into close and important relations with
the grent mon Of his day. and he filled with
distinguish cd ability the many positions OF re-
sponsibity and trust that were bestowed upon
him.
He was an active participant in the debates
OF the Constitutional Convention. and In 1901
was appointed Senator OF the United States,
and wus one OF the early presiding officers OF
the body OF which he then became member
He wus elected to the Senate In 1897, and held
his seat till 1893. While he was Senator Pres.
fdent Washington appointed him, with one OF tho
Judges OF the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
and Mr.. Bradford, the Attorney General, to d
Commission charged with the serious business
OF composing the disturbances occnsioned by the
whisky insurrection. He, with his colleagues
discharged their duties with so much tact and
ability that the President called attention to
their services, in ono Of his messages to Con
gress in u very complimentary way.
The only portrait OF James Ross, painted
from life, SO far ns the writer knows, is In the
possession OF the Academy OF the Fine Arts, In
Philadelphia. Our readers are indebted to Ur
lin. the Columbus artist, for the Photographic
copy from which the subjoined engraving was
made:
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-12

Mr. Reniek was slender man, about medium
height, low voiced and gentle in manner,
hut with great energy and determined will. I'm
der circumstances requiring 1t, his capacity for
leadership was developed. His conversational
powers had been cultivated by association with
the best men OF the country, so that he talked
well on any subject which interested him. He
was frequent contributor to the newspapers
on political or agricultural subjects. His home
at his High Bank firm, ut an carly day, was the
scene of many festivity. Dinner parties, dances
ind fox hunts were OF frequent occurrence.
His favOrite authors were Shakespeare and Ad,li-
son, from whom he quoted not infrequently.
He was killed in 1sis by falling timber ana
his death was widely and hearty lamentcd.
The first regular stock sale in Ohio was held
October ~, 1895, ut Felix Renick's farm. In
1894 Mr. Renick, after much labor, organized
the Ohio Company for the purpose of bringing
thoroughbred cattle from England. The orig
inal subscription list OF the company contained
tho names Of forty-four men, though half o
dozen Of them never paid for their shares of
stock and their names were dropped from the
list.
Tho stock Of tha company proved to be excel
lent property. The capital stock was $4,000,
and n majority OF the original stockholders had
to double their subscriptions in order to raise
1t. Felix Renick wus tho leading spirit In the
enterprise, and he, in company with two others,
went to England In 1884 and purchased num-
ber OF thoroughbred cattle. He kept an accurate
account OF his Journey, and has recorded in his
diary all OF the incidents and experiences of
himself and companions with singular pictur.
esqueness of description and facility of nara
tion.
Ono OF the old citizens of Chillicothe who left
q deep and pleasant impression In the minds OF
acquaintanccs and friends who survive him was
James McClintick whose fame for integrity
| considerably exceeded the bounds OF the Scioto
Valley.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-12
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.

The orange trade Of Southern Cali
fornla this year will be larger than ever
before.
To make paper mache for fine,
small work. boil clippings of brown or
white paper in water, beat them into q
paste, add glue or gum, and size and
press in oiled molds
The amount Of capital and capital
stock put into new industrial enterprises
in the South during 1886 is reported by
the Chicago Journal at $l29, 100000 rs
against $66, 200. 900 in 1885.
OF three million cases of canned
tomatoes, the reported product of tho
tomato canning business in the United
States last year, more than seven hum
dred thousand cases were put up in
New Jersey.
The number of applications for
patents in England during the past
year was 17,162, which puts 1886 at tho
head of the list by a slight majority.
In 1884, the next largest year, there
were 1910 applications.
An electric railway has been put in
operation in Los Angeles, Cal. 1t is
said to be the first place west of the
Rocky Mountains to use electricity as
motor for street car uses. The road
is about three miles long.
The american Manufacturer says
that one of the most adhesive and dura-
bic of cements for uniting iron sur
faces is found to be the oxide of iron
itself. With this joint can be made
so perfect and sound that the iron will
break before the cement will part.
In certain Austrian coal mines
work is suspended in dangerous places
during fall of the barometer, expert
ments still in progress having shown
that the quantity and intensity Of ex-
plosive gases greatly increases as the
degree of atmospheric pressure dimin-
ishes.
| --Gravitation upon the sun is about
twenty-sevcn times as great as on the
earth. If the force of gravity here
were increased to that of the sun, we
should be unable to move; Il l50-pound
man would then weigh about two tons.
For some time past experiments
| HtNe DtcH Ill WlJu u
composition of cork. sand and lime
nodded into bricks for the construction
of light partition walls. This. it is said,
excludes sound better than brickwork.
and is also light and good non-con-
ductor of heat.
| Wheat culture in India has grown
to such large proportions and yielded
such liberal profits that Indian farmers
are now giving more attention to the
purchase of farming implements and
machinery, and q large demand is
looked for
"A new form of railway seat spring
has been devised in England, and is
highly spoken of. The entire seat is
carried on u coiled spring of peculiar
form, and is free to move in all drec-
tions, so that every jerk and oscillation
which the car can receive is perfectly
taken up.
Gold leaf is cut by placing it on q
fiat clean leather pad, pressi ing it very
gently and saving with a perfectly
straight-edged clean knife or split cane.
The best Dutch metal may replace the
gold leaf if perfectly smooth. The Dutch
metal may be cut between paper by
closc-shcaring scissors with such long
blades that each cut is made with one
| motion
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-12

The stock business OF the West had its origin
and rise In Ross County and the Scioto Valley,
and the first imported stock seen in the North
west Territory was brought ut IN early date to
Chillicothe.
Cattle.raising was IN industry Of great i'm.
portnnce In Ohio prior to 1850. The remote
ness Of the settlements from markets In tho
carly days OF the country made the price Of
grain so low that the most profitable disposition
that could be made Of 1t was to feed 1t to cat
tie. So. on the rich bottom land Of the SciOto,
the business of raising cattle for the Eastern
markets commenced nearly eighty-fvc years
ngo.
From old residents leorn that In the early
days cattle were not sheltered but were kept
In open lots Of eight or ten acre each. and fed
twice day with unhusked Oorn and the fodder.
Tho waste was picked up by hogs. This
practice introduced In Ross County, Is still In
vogue throughout most Of the West. The
method OF securing corn after maturity by cut
ting of the stalks the ground and stacking
them in the field where 1t was grown in shocks,
also originated with tho raisers OF cattle in the
Scioto Valley. The first English cattle that
came to Ohio or to the West were from Pattons s
herd, and were driven from Kentucky to Chilli
cothe. In 1901 the first herd ofcattlc ever taken
to Eastern market were driven over the noun.
tains to Baltimore by George Renich, Of Ross
County. The business thus commenced soon
grew to large proportions. The old Ohio droverd
who visited New York stayed nS u rule NJ Buil
Head Tavern which was kept by Daniel Drew,
and stands on the site of the Bowery Theater
The man who gave standing and system to the
raising of stock was Felix Renick. 1t was he
who set on foot the movement that resulted IN
the importation Of the first thoroughbred stocl;
brought to the West from England.
He was in many ways remarkable man. and he
filled q great many positions Of usefulness and re
sponsbiNty. The Renick family, a large and
well-known one in southern Ohio Kentucky and
Virginia, isofGerman origin. Felix Renck was
born in iii, and first came to Chllicothe In 110s
Three years later he took up his permanent resi-
dcnce ut High Rock. in Liberty Township, Ross
County. His life was sngularly active one
Judge Thurman knew him well, and spoke Of him
to me with the warmest admiration, declaring
him to be man OF great worth, energy and ca
pacity. He was not u politician, but took ar
| active interest in oil matters of public moment
He was % fluent and instructive writer mar
fond Of books, and was president Of the Logan
Historical Association. When the Belpre and
Cincinnati Railroad Company was organized he
was at once proposed for president, and at the
| time of his death he was president Of the Ports
mouth and Columbus Turnpike Company. Mr.
| Renick was one Of tho first Associate Judges OF
Ross County, and to his other accomplishments
added u knowledge Of surveying.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-12

All these articles We're sold ut auc-
ton after forty-eight hours. When
this famous seizure was made the man
McRae was at the point of death. His
wife and seven children We're living on
potatoes alone. They were clad in rags
and there was not apenny in the house.
Babies. and cradles are evidently of
small value in Scotland. "Saxpunce"
is the official figure, while the puppy
dog brings IL shilling. OF course, the
dog was Skye. Probably that ac-
counts for it. But the baby was II
Skye, too.
Now, if this unique proceeding had
occurred in Ireland, nobody would be
surprised. The exploits of landlordism
in that country are world-renowned
now, and they are defended by the al
legged "pure cusscdness" and rebellion
of the tenants. But this novel affair
took place in the land of loyalty. fidelity
and submission, whose people flourish
in the full enjoyment of all the bless
ings OF English civilization and laws,
and whose soil, honorcd by the. nativity
of John Brown. is still favored by the
affections Of the Empress of India
Toledo blade.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-12

The photographers lens Is moro
discerning than the naked eye. A re.
cent photograph of figure painting by
an American artist shows that a
woman's gown WAS ut first painted u
hue and IL texture very different from
that finally chosen, the underlying
brushwork appearing plainly in the
photograph, though not seen by tho
most attentive observer of the original
picture. In like manner photography
reveals stars that to the human eye arc
not distinguishable from nebu!ous mat
ter.-Harper's WeeklM
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-12

living. She resides with daughter, Mrs.
Michael Land, ut Zelesk o. Mary MEADOW
was born on the iith day OF July, 1900. She was
married September 10. 1922, to Jesse Purdum,
by Rev. p. Thurman. the father OF ex-senator
Thurman She is the mother Of nine children,
three OF whom are now living The engraving
OF her was made from nm excellent photograph,
which is owned by one OF her relatives In Chill
Gothic.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-12

One Of his sons relates an anecdote that indi.
Gates that his business methods were marked
by the most rigid fairness, coupled with kind
consideration fOr the weakness or Ignorance of
others, and is u tribute TO his reputation for
honesty.
There lived In the adjoining county Of High
land an intirm, crippled man with his wife and
daughter. The afflicted father was rarely able
to leave home TO transact business. His knowl-
edge OF the world was small, but no was man
Of great piety The daughter usually made oil
bargains for him, and the chief means OF sup.
port was the exchange OF household products
for such "store goods" MS might be needed.
Upon ono occasion whom the time for visit to
the store aud an exchange OF goods arrived.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-12

"A professional palmist says per-
son can never tell II liz with his hand
shut. We know people who can tell u
lie with both hands shut and tied behind
their backs. Go to, pelmist!-thicago
Tribune.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-12
A SCOTCH EVICTION
A Baby and Cradle Seized in Case q
DistrHint for Rent.

DistrHint for Rent.
A baby and cradle figure among
the goods and chattels recently seized
for non-payment of rent in Portree,
Scotland. The thing seems incredible,
but it is cold fact. Here is the official
list of articles seized by Alexander
Mcdonald, Sheriff of Inverness, on ac-
count of non-payment of rent by
William McRae, IL tenant of Lord Me-
Donald, as it appeared in the Glasgow
lnn
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-12
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

-"Do bad acts condemn man?"
asks writer Well. no. not exactly;
but they are apt to bring him where he
is condemned
An ounce of keep your mouth shut
is better than a pound of explanations
after you have said it.-Shoe and
Leather Reporter.
-''How can l expand my chest?"
asked Il strong fellow of physician.
"By carrying larger heart in it," said
he.-DetroI Free Press.
1T is said that "a mule can not bray
if brick is tied to his tail" Yes. but
what becomes of the man who engineers
the brick?-Burlinq!on Free Press.
IL always did take a good picture"
remarked the burglar, rs he laid hold of
valuable painting in the house which
he was visiting professionally.-Bos.on
Transcript.
Young Lady-"You say you will
grant me any favor l ask9" Aged
Masher-"Yes, dearest angel. I'll do
any thing in the world you ask of me-"
"Then propose to my grandmother.
She is a widow. ."-7eras Siftings.
-Wife-"Henry, didn't hear you
bet your boots on the election with
Squeers?" Observation-Disclosures. my
dear. Ibelieve you did" Wife-"Well.
I'd like to know what I'm going to de
for seat to Willie's pants. ."--Judgc.
mo woman can make fool of me-"
remarked young man who had sig
nally failed in doing that same for
smart Dupont Circle girl. "Well, hard
ly," she replied, "seeing that nature
has anticipated such action on the part
of any of our sex. Chicago Journal.
A little Buffalo girl was not feeling
well and her parents suggested that she
might be about to have chicken-pox.
| then prevalent She went to bed laugh
ing mt the idea, but early next morning
went into her parents room, looking
| very serious, and said: "Yes, it is
chicken-pox, papa; found fedder in
| the bed"
--Keepsakcs.-
Each lover has a keepsake
| For tho memory OF his love;
One has note or u ribbon,
| And one curl or glove.
But am rich in kccpsakes;
Three notes treasure apart;
There are two accepting my presents,
And one declining my heart.
-Macmiilan's Magasine.
On every road since railway trains
to turn their wheels began, at every
station you will see solitary man.
His brow is damp with beaded sweat,
his heart with woe is cleft. Most earn
estly he wants to go, the man that's
always left. II the train due ut one p.
III. should wait till half-past eight,
there'd be one man come down to go
just thirty seconds late.-R. j. B,rdette.
--Wife-"John, what do you think Of
the new cookp" Husband --"Excellent,
my dear, excellent. never enjoyed u
better meal than my dinner to-day.
Where did you ever manage to find such
remarkably good-looking young
woman, anyway" In just five minutes
by the watch the cook was informed
that she might find another plaos.-
Washington Csisic.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-12

DIR. William Waddle Is a native OF Chillioothe.
September 1871. His grandparents came TO
this country from Ireland In 1887, bringing with
them daughter aud three sons, Tho family
first settled in Washington County, Pa, and
afterwards removed 70 Brooke County, Va.
John Waddle DR.. Waddle's father was one OF
the early merchants OF Chillicothe. and became
aitizen Of the town " 1900 He was married o
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-11-23
PROVO POINTS.

PROF. MAEs4R addressed the congre-
CATION in the Tabernacle on Sunday.
IT Is calculated that an establishment
for canning tomatoes, ETC., will be
started in Provo ere another fall.
ga CHURCH without Receiver is not
the church for me-" is the way some
Mormons hereabout are beginning to
sing it.
THE FOUNDATION of the new county
Jail is finished and the brick walls are
going up as fast as Master Workman
Liddiard with his efficient force of brick
layers can build them up.
THE Provo Rife Club has made ar
rangements for a grand turkey shoot
ing contest on Thanksgiving Day, to
conclude with a dinner and dance at
the Theatre in the evening.
Mr.. A. A. Noon, the registrar Of this
city, has added quite a numbe-
names to his list of voters. prepare, j..
for the municipal election ia February
There is no prospect of a political con-
test over local offices, though there is
q growing feeling among the people that
our prohibitory ordinances ought to
be enforced, or else repealed. Most of
the members of our city council have
gone on record both for and against
this question, and the prospects are
that they will all be re elected. 1t may
be necessary to replenish the secret
service fund, in order to secure the
service OF detectives to spot" some
body, just to show the people that an
other virtuous attempt will be made to
enforce the ordinance before election
time.
FARMERS HAVE about given up the idea
of sowing fall wheat. They have been
waiting for rain to moisten the ground
and have improved the time by sending
their teams to the canyons for wood
and fencing, and to Coslville for coal,
so that most of them are now supplied
with fuel for winter and are compare
lively independent of the exorbitant de-
mands of coal SPECTATORS. It is little
difficult for the people to understand
why Pleasant Valley coal cannot be de-
livered here as cheap as in Salt Lake
City or Ogden. No doubt great many
people who do not burn coal would pre-
fer doing so if it were not for the extra
price charged, and while the railroads
can afford to deliver coal fifty or sew
enty-fve miles farther on at less rates,
the people do not wish to interfere with
the peculiar speculation. B.
Provo, Utah, November 81, 1887.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-11-23
Alsound Legal Opinion.

E. cambridge Munday Esq, County
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used Electric Bitters with most happy
results. Ny brother also was very low
with MalariaI Fever and Iaundice, but
was cured by timely use of this medi-
cine. Am satisfied Electric Bitters
saved his life"
Mr.. D. I. WiIcoxson, of Horse Cave,
KY, adds like testimony, saying: He
positively believes he would have died
had 1t not been for Electric Bitters.
This great remedy will ward off, as
we'll as cure all Malaria Diseases, and
tor all Kidney, Liver and Stomach Dis
or lers stands unequaled. Price so cents
and 81 at q. G. NJ. l. Co.'S. Drug Store. 6